Letters to the Editor: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Online lottery games steal from the poorest ... Won't give a plug nickel for the GOP in Congress ... Abortion and same-sex marriage are sins

Online lottery games steal from the poorest

To the editor,

Regarding the headline "Mich. Lottery eyes Internet" (April 29) What we all need to understand is that the lottery is a tax on people who are bad at mathematics. We have a wonderful school system in Michigan, in particular, our Addison schools are something to be proud of and one of the reasons we choose to live in this community. My wife and I will try to retire this year. With no large pension, a small savings and what is left of Social Security, we'll try to get by.

Nevertheless, to fund our school system on a scheme of taxing those who can afford it least is unconscionable. Give us a chance to pay our fair share, to contribute to an honest system that serves us all well. To not give in to "easy money" with its false promise of a rich and famous life.

Unfortunately the lottery exists, that devil cannot be put back in the box, but please, do not let it grow, to steal the soul of my friends, my neighbors, my community and a country of wondrous people and opportunity.

Mark BushaAddison

Won't give a plug nickel for the GOP in Congress

To the editor,

It is evident of the demeanors of our country's congressional Republicans, and personally, I would not give a plug nickel for any one of them.

My God-given spirit will not allow my human side to speak differently.

Stephen KitchenHudson

Abortion and same-sex marriage are sins

To the editor,

I'm not very good at writing letters but I must speak out as a born-again Christian. I have been bought by the blood of Jesus Christ. This letter is written to all who support abortion (killing of babies) and to all who support same-sex marriage. This would include the president of the United States.

All of you need to wake up and see you are sinning against a holy God who will punish sin. Judgment will come to any nation that turns its back on God. Just read the Bible (KJV). We as a nation under the leadership of our government are going toward a one-world government.

Yes, you have the right to choose to support abortion, and same-sex marriage, but it is the wrong choice to make because you go against God.

There was a statement made by letter writer Anthony Alaniz, "What god gave you is not be what everyone wants." (Letters, April 2, "Same-sex marriage will prevail")

First, let me say this: My God is bigger than your "god."

Second, you are right. What God says is not what everyone wants to have.

But God always tells the truth, and he wants us to have what is right.